Head of Research & Development (R&D) - Woven Fabrics

Job Description

Title: Head of Research & Development (R&D) - Woven Fabrics

Company Name: Tru Group

Vacancy: 1

Age: 34 to 49 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 10 to 18 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Textile, Dyeing Factory

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Textile Engineering
• Master of Science (MSc) in Textile Engineering

• B.Sc. in Textile Engineering (Wet Processing / Fabric Engineering / Yarn Engineering).

• 10 to 18 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Textile, Dyeing Factory

• Age 34 to 49 years

• 10–18+ years experience in woven fabric R&D, ideally in dyeing & finishing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• Woven constructions & weave engineering
• Yarn selection (cotton, CVC, PC, stretch, recycled blends)
• Dyeing (Reactive, Vat, Sulphur, Thermosol, Pigment)
• Mechanical & chemical finishing
• Performance finishes & functional textiles
• Proven record of successful fabric development for international buyers.
• Experience with R&D trials, documentation, costing impact analysis, and bulk transfer.
• Strong analytical, innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities.

Job Summary: We are seeking an innovative and technically strong Head of R&D – Woven Fabrics to lead development of new fabric concepts, finishes, and performance enhancements for a modern woven dyeing & finishing facility.

This role focuses on fabric innovation, sustainable compositions, product performance, and process optimization—driving the company’s next-generation woven fabric strategy.

The ideal candidate must have deep expertise in fabric constructions, yarn engineering, dyeing/finishing technologies, chemistry, and global textile trends.

Key Responsibilities

New Fabric Development & Innovation

• Lead the creation of new woven fabric collections based on global trends and buyer demands.
• Develop new compositions and constructions focusing on sustainable, eco-friendly, recycled, and value-added fabrics suited for different dyeing (reactive, vat, sulphur, thermosol, pigment) and printing methods (rotary, flatbed, digital).
• Develop diverse fabric structures: plain, twill, dobby, stretch, slub, textured, engineered weaves.
• Innovate in performance & value-added finishes:
• Soft finish
• Easy-care / wrinkle-free
• Peach / emerized
• Water-repellent
• Anti-microbial
• Moisture management / quick-dry
• UV protection
• Durable press finishes
• Research global trends, sustainability standards, new raw materials, and advanced technologies.

Technical R&D & Process Optimization

• Optimize dyeing & finishing processes for cost efficiency, shade consistency, and durability.
• Conduct trials with new dyes, chemicals, auxiliaries, enzymes, and machine parameters.
• Improve fabric properties: GSM stability, shrinkage control, skew/bow correction, pilling resistance.
• Reduce operational cost through chemical recipe optimization and process improvement.

Buyer Collaboration & Technical Support

• Work with international buyers for new fabric requirements, innovation ideas, and technical presentations.
• Guide marketing team with feasibility, testing standards, and performance requirements.
• Develop prototype samples, handlooms, and yardage for customer approvals.
• Present new R&D concepts, collections, and innovations to buyers and management.

Lab & Pilot Plant Management

• Supervise R&D laboratories, sample dyeing units, mini stenters and finishing lab equipment.
• Ensure accurate testing aligned with ASTM, AATCC, ISO, and buyer-specific standards.
• Maintain proper documentation for trial results, recipes, and developments.

Production Integration

• Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth lab-to-bulk transfer.
• Conduct root cause analysis for repeated fabric issues and implement corrective actions.
• Standardize R&D-developed SOPs, recipes, and machine settings for bulk reproducibility.
• Monitor first-bulk approval and continuous improvement for repeat orders.

Team Leadership & Training

• Lead and mentor the R&D team including technologists, chemists, lab technicians, and assistants.
• Conduct training sessions on new materials, finishes, and technology updates.
• Promote strong collaboration between R&D, Marketing, Production, Planning, and QA teams.

• T/A,Mobile bill
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

• Competitive salary with attractive performance incentives.

• Opportunity to lead innovation in a growing textile group.

• Advanced R&D lab facilities and freedom to innovate.

• Fast career growth and involvement in strategic decision-